Joie Lesin — Author
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Award-winning, Minnesota-based author Joie Lesin writes character-driven, emotional, atmospheric tales about heartache and hope.
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THE PASSENGER
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THE PASSENGER
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Hello. I’m Joie Lesin, speculative fiction author, poet and amateur photographer. Happy to be here!
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𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐆𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
𝐀 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥-𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
Get your copy of this second-chance romance set in a coastal town on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Haunted inn and ghost included!
𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞! lorimatsourani.com
𝐀 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥-𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
Get your copy of this second-chance romance set in a coastal town on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Haunted inn and ghost included!
𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞! lorimatsourani.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:16 AM
𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐆𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
𝐀 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥-𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
Get your copy of this second-chance romance set in a coastal town on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Haunted inn and ghost included!
𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞! lorimatsourani.com
𝐀 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥-𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
Get your copy of this second-chance romance set in a coastal town on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Haunted inn and ghost included!
𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞! lorimatsourani.com
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I'm hosting Maggie Blackbird's blog tour for her #newrelease BORN LIKE THIS, book 2 in the Maismerizing Duo. Don't forget to enter her #giveaway! https://www.janarichards.com/post/newrelease-by-maggie-blackbird-born-like-this-blog-tour #paranormalromance #timetravelromance #booksky #romancelandia
November 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I'm hosting Maggie Blackbird's blog tour for her #newrelease BORN LIKE THIS, book 2 in the Maismerizing Duo. Don't forget to enter her #giveaway! https://www.janarichards.com/post/newrelease-by-maggie-blackbird-born-like-this-blog-tour #paranormalromance #timetravelromance #booksky #romancelandia
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Today on the blog, debut author Jake Korell provide insight into his writing process and drops the deets on his debut speculative fiction novel, The Second World.
#upcoming #scifibooks #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub
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#upcoming #scifibooks #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub
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Writing Process: Processing My Process
Today on the blog, debut author Jake Korell provide insight into his writing process and drops the deets on his debut speculative fiction novel, The Second World.
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December 1, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Today on the blog, debut author Jake Korell provide insight into his writing process and drops the deets on his debut speculative fiction novel, The Second World.
#upcoming #scifibooks #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub
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#upcoming #scifibooks #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub
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Well, Old Man Winter has made his mark. My friends and family in Wisconsin were hit. . . Continue reading: bit.ly/3XYD73g
#readersky #mondayblog #authorlife #continuereading #oldmanwinter #jackfrost #winterweather
#readersky #mondayblog #authorlife #continuereading #oldmanwinter #jackfrost #winterweather
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December 1, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Well, Old Man Winter has made his mark. My friends and family in Wisconsin were hit. . . Continue reading: bit.ly/3XYD73g
#readersky #mondayblog #authorlife #continuereading #oldmanwinter #jackfrost #winterweather
#readersky #mondayblog #authorlife #continuereading #oldmanwinter #jackfrost #winterweather
UNDONE | poetry in motion
🦀 Photograph, poem, and video by Joie Lesin
#haikupoetry #poetryinmotion #poem #authorandpoet #joielesin #joielesinpoems #poetrysky
🦀 Photograph, poem, and video by Joie Lesin
#haikupoetry #poetryinmotion #poem #authorandpoet #joielesin #joielesinpoems #poetrysky
December 1, 2025 at 5:46 PM
UNDONE | poetry in motion
🦀 Photograph, poem, and video by Joie Lesin
#haikupoetry #poetryinmotion #poem #authorandpoet #joielesin #joielesinpoems #poetrysky
🦀 Photograph, poem, and video by Joie Lesin
#haikupoetry #poetryinmotion #poem #authorandpoet #joielesin #joielesinpoems #poetrysky
It’s Book Quote Wednesday and the word of the day is RUN.
🖤 Second chances have a way of waiting on paths you never meant to wander...
#thepassengernovel #supernaturalfiction #ghoststorieswithheart #fictionthatlingers #booksky #bookish #bookworms #hauntingstories #upmarketsupernatural #bookqw
🖤 Second chances have a way of waiting on paths you never meant to wander...
#thepassengernovel #supernaturalfiction #ghoststorieswithheart #fictionthatlingers #booksky #bookish #bookworms #hauntingstories #upmarketsupernatural #bookqw
November 26, 2025 at 7:57 PM
It’s Book Quote Wednesday and the word of the day is RUN.
🖤 Second chances have a way of waiting on paths you never meant to wander...
#thepassengernovel #supernaturalfiction #ghoststorieswithheart #fictionthatlingers #booksky #bookish #bookworms #hauntingstories #upmarketsupernatural #bookqw
🖤 Second chances have a way of waiting on paths you never meant to wander...
#thepassengernovel #supernaturalfiction #ghoststorieswithheart #fictionthatlingers #booksky #bookish #bookworms #hauntingstories #upmarketsupernatural #bookqw
Some souls refuse to let go.
“Timeless. Riveting. Bittersweet.” — Reader Views
THE PASSENGER by Joie Lesin
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“Timeless. Riveting. Bittersweet.” — Reader Views
THE PASSENGER by Joie Lesin
#supernaturalfiction #ghoststories #paranormalfiction #historicalfantasy #softlyhaunted #joielesinbooks #thepassengernovel #booksky #books #booksbooksbooks #twrpbks #readersky
November 25, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Some souls refuse to let go.
“Timeless. Riveting. Bittersweet.” — Reader Views
THE PASSENGER by Joie Lesin
#supernaturalfiction #ghoststories #paranormalfiction #historicalfantasy #softlyhaunted #joielesinbooks #thepassengernovel #booksky #books #booksbooksbooks #twrpbks #readersky
“Timeless. Riveting. Bittersweet.” — Reader Views
THE PASSENGER by Joie Lesin
#supernaturalfiction #ghoststories #paranormalfiction #historicalfantasy #softlyhaunted #joielesinbooks #thepassengernovel #booksky #books #booksbooksbooks #twrpbks #readersky
"Either you tell me, or you do not,” she said. “Do not give me crumbs to go on, per favore, and expect me to treat the woman with less than my usual hospitality.” —excerpt from THE PASSENGER by Joie Lesin
#thepassengernovel #bookclubfiction #historicalfantasy #emotionalfiction #supernaturalfiction
#thepassengernovel #bookclubfiction #historicalfantasy #emotionalfiction #supernaturalfiction
November 25, 2025 at 7:25 PM
"Either you tell me, or you do not,” she said. “Do not give me crumbs to go on, per favore, and expect me to treat the woman with less than my usual hospitality.” —excerpt from THE PASSENGER by Joie Lesin
#thepassengernovel #bookclubfiction #historicalfantasy #emotionalfiction #supernaturalfiction
#thepassengernovel #bookclubfiction #historicalfantasy #emotionalfiction #supernaturalfiction
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“Tradition. Without our traditions, our lives would be. . .” Continue reading: bit.ly/3LQjyaV
#authorlife #readersky #traditions #Thanksgiving #mondayblogs
#authorlife #readersky #traditions #Thanksgiving #mondayblogs
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November 24, 2025 at 2:58 PM
“Tradition. Without our traditions, our lives would be. . .” Continue reading: bit.ly/3LQjyaV
#authorlife #readersky #traditions #Thanksgiving #mondayblogs
#authorlife #readersky #traditions #Thanksgiving #mondayblogs
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The past 18 months or so have been wild for my writing life. I submitted an older manuscript to Cloaked Press on a whim. Now, I have a cover! #FantasyBooks #WritingCommunity #epicfantasy #booknerds #booksky
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Cover Reveal: Solarflame
Discover the captivating cover reveal of 'Solarflame'! Dive into a world of dragons, destiny, and divine fire. Don't miss this cover reveal!
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November 24, 2025 at 12:54 PM
The past 18 months or so have been wild for my writing life. I submitted an older manuscript to Cloaked Press on a whim. Now, I have a cover! #FantasyBooks #WritingCommunity #epicfantasy #booknerds #booksky
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Today is the last one ... it's free for the downloading. A Valentine's Day during Thanksgiving week. But it's all about the love and fun in the small New England town. I hope you like it. #romancegems #christmastown #sweetromance #secondchances #seasonedromance #romancelandia #booksky a.co/d/5Lu7Y9v
November 24, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Today is the last one ... it's free for the downloading. A Valentine's Day during Thanksgiving week. But it's all about the love and fun in the small New England town. I hope you like it. #romancegems #christmastown #sweetromance #secondchances #seasonedromance #romancelandia #booksky a.co/d/5Lu7Y9v
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November 24, 2025 at 10:10 AM
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Over the summer, I wondered where my poetry muse had gone. Then finally on quiet-slippered feet, she waltzed in and whispered this into my ear.
JOY
🌊 Poem, photographs, and video by Joie Lesin
#poetrysky #poetryinmotion #authorandpoet #poem #lakesuperior
JOY
🌊 Poem, photographs, and video by Joie Lesin
#poetrysky #poetryinmotion #authorandpoet #poem #lakesuperior
November 23, 2025 at 6:12 PM
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Over the summer, I wondered where my poetry muse had gone. Then finally on quiet-slippered feet, she waltzed in and whispered this into my ear.
JOY
🌊 Poem, photographs, and video by Joie Lesin
#poetrysky #poetryinmotion #authorandpoet #poem #lakesuperior
JOY
🌊 Poem, photographs, and video by Joie Lesin
#poetrysky #poetryinmotion #authorandpoet #poem #lakesuperior
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November 22, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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A classroom game with a deadly twist...
#yalit #yabooks #teenlit #paranormal #wouldyourather #bookstagram
#yalit #yabooks #teenlit #paranormal #wouldyourather #bookstagram
November 21, 2025 at 7:56 PM
A classroom game with a deadly twist...
#yalit #yabooks #teenlit #paranormal #wouldyourather #bookstagram
#yalit #yabooks #teenlit #paranormal #wouldyourather #bookstagram
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Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes and in the mind of a writer? Here's your chance. Take a peek! Still Moments Magazine: Behind The Words with Tena Stetler #interview #Writing #readingcommunity #paranormal #author
Behind The Words with Tena Stetler
I'm happy to welcome a special guest today, an author I’ve had the pleasure of knowing for many years since our time with the same publisher...
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November 21, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes and in the mind of a writer? Here's your chance. Take a peek! Still Moments Magazine: Behind The Words with Tena Stetler #interview #Writing #readingcommunity #paranormal #author
Now here’s the story about how I met Paolo.
On that particular day, I was on the city bus on the way home from school playing the “what if” game.
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#thepassengernovel #bookclubfiction #historicalfantasy #emotionalfiction #supernaturalfiction #blogpost #FromTheArchives
On that particular day, I was on the city bus on the way home from school playing the “what if” game.
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#thepassengernovel #bookclubfiction #historicalfantasy #emotionalfiction #supernaturalfiction #blogpost #FromTheArchives
The Story of How I Met Paolo
On that particular day, I was on the city bus on the way home from school playing the “what if” game... This is the day I met Paolo.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Now here’s the story about how I met Paolo.
On that particular day, I was on the city bus on the way home from school playing the “what if” game.
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#thepassengernovel #bookclubfiction #historicalfantasy #emotionalfiction #supernaturalfiction #blogpost #FromTheArchives
On that particular day, I was on the city bus on the way home from school playing the “what if” game.
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#thepassengernovel #bookclubfiction #historicalfantasy #emotionalfiction #supernaturalfiction #blogpost #FromTheArchives
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"Very creative and poignant."
~ Colleen L. Donnelly, author of I Have a Story
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~ Colleen L. Donnelly, author of I Have a Story
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#ShortStories #WritingCommunity
November 19, 2025 at 7:39 PM
"Very creative and poignant."
~ Colleen L. Donnelly, author of I Have a Story
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#ShortStories #WritingCommunity
~ Colleen L. Donnelly, author of I Have a Story
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#ShortStories #WritingCommunity
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Today is the last day to get this story for #FREE!! www.amazon.com/Mountain-Lau...
November 20, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Today is the last day to get this story for #FREE!! www.amazon.com/Mountain-Lau...
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Out today! The Magic Stocking. #christmastown #romancegems #christmasbooks #contemporaryromance #magic #windowoverthesink #ttppublishing #nnlights #novella #bonusread #indianaauthors #hoosierwriters #romancelandia
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November 20, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Out today! The Magic Stocking. #christmastown #romancegems #christmasbooks #contemporaryromance #magic #windowoverthesink #ttppublishing #nnlights #novella #bonusread #indianaauthors #hoosierwriters #romancelandia
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#BookQW is from DECEITFUL PROMISES (A Letters to Santa Story)
This Christmas promises may deceive, but love could be the miracle they never expected.
“In proper society that wouldn’t be allowed. Not without ….” #CONTINUEREADING: bit.ly/4o4wLdy
#readersky #holidaybooks #historicalromance
This Christmas promises may deceive, but love could be the miracle they never expected.
“In proper society that wouldn’t be allowed. Not without ….” #CONTINUEREADING: bit.ly/4o4wLdy
#readersky #holidaybooks #historicalromance
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November 19, 2025 at 2:28 PM
#BookQW is from DECEITFUL PROMISES (A Letters to Santa Story)
This Christmas promises may deceive, but love could be the miracle they never expected.
“In proper society that wouldn’t be allowed. Not without ….” #CONTINUEREADING: bit.ly/4o4wLdy
#readersky #holidaybooks #historicalromance
This Christmas promises may deceive, but love could be the miracle they never expected.
“In proper society that wouldn’t be allowed. Not without ….” #CONTINUEREADING: bit.ly/4o4wLdy
#readersky #holidaybooks #historicalromance
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A doomed love, a cunning foe, a second chance at motherhood...
Ebook just $2.99
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#romanticsuspense #novella #christmasbooks #bookstagram
Ebook just $2.99
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November 19, 2025 at 11:54 AM
A doomed love, a cunning foe, a second chance at motherhood...
Ebook just $2.99
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#romanticsuspense #novella #christmasbooks #bookstagram
Ebook just $2.99
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DANU’S DANCE | poetry-in-motion
I think it’s evident…
I prefer spring, summer, and autumn 🍂.
🌻 Poem, photographs, and video by Joie Lesin
#poetrysky #poetryinmotion #authorandpoet #flowers #summerflowers
I think it’s evident…
I prefer spring, summer, and autumn 🍂.
🌻 Poem, photographs, and video by Joie Lesin
#poetrysky #poetryinmotion #authorandpoet #flowers #summerflowers
November 18, 2025 at 3:53 PM
DANU’S DANCE | poetry-in-motion
I think it’s evident…
I prefer spring, summer, and autumn 🍂.
🌻 Poem, photographs, and video by Joie Lesin
#poetrysky #poetryinmotion #authorandpoet #flowers #summerflowers
I think it’s evident…
I prefer spring, summer, and autumn 🍂.
🌻 Poem, photographs, and video by Joie Lesin
#poetrysky #poetryinmotion #authorandpoet #flowers #summerflowers
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#Newrelease #Bookrelease #ScottishHistorical #Vikings #Vikingromance #HistoricalRomance #Fatedlovers #AHAgrp
It's release day for my new Scottish Historical Romance: For a Viking's Heart. If you love fated lovers, adventure, and strong women, this one's for you!
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It's release day for my new Scottish Historical Romance: For a Viking's Heart. If you love fated lovers, adventure, and strong women, this one's for you!
www.amazon.com/Vikings-Hear...
For a Viking’s Heart : Scottish Historical Romance (Ancient Songs Book 4)
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November 18, 2025 at 1:39 PM
#Newrelease #Bookrelease #ScottishHistorical #Vikings #Vikingromance #HistoricalRomance #Fatedlovers #AHAgrp
It's release day for my new Scottish Historical Romance: For a Viking's Heart. If you love fated lovers, adventure, and strong women, this one's for you!
www.amazon.com/Vikings-Hear...
It's release day for my new Scottish Historical Romance: For a Viking's Heart. If you love fated lovers, adventure, and strong women, this one's for you!
www.amazon.com/Vikings-Hear...